Aroldis Chapman (born as Albertín Aroldis Chapman de la Cruz) is a Cuban-born American professional baseball pitcher for the Major League Baseball (MLB) New York Yankees. He previously played in MLB for the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs and in the Cuban National Series for Holguín. Chapman beats and throws with his left hand, and is nicknamed the Cuban missile or the Cuban flamethrower.
Chapman pitched for Holguín nationally and internationally for the Cuban national baseball team. He defected from Cuba in 2009 and signed a contract with the Reds in 2010.
Chapman made his MLB debut that season. He won the MLB Delivery Man of the Month Award for Best Rescue Launcher for July 2012 and was named to four National League All-Star Teams from 2012 to 2015.
The Reds swapped Chapman for the Yankees after the 2015 season and the Yankees swapped Chapman for the Cubs during the 2016 season. With the Cubs, Chapman won Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. He signed with the Yankees after the 2016 season.
On July 11, 2014, Chapman broke the record, previously held by Bruce Sutter, for the most consecutive appearances with a strikeout, having knocked out at least one hitter in 40 consecutive appearances. The Chapman series started on August 21, 2013,and lasted 49 consecutive games over two seasons, with the 49th and last game on August 13, 2014.
It shares the record for fastest pace speed recorded in MLB history, at 105.1mph (169.1km / h),as well as the Guinness World Record for the fastest baseball field.
Prior to the start of the 2016 season, Chapman became the first player to be suspended under the MLB’s domestic violence policy. Although he was not charged with a crime, he was suspended for 30 games due to ‘Chapman’s use of the firearm and its effects on his partner’.
AROLDIS CHAPMAN AGE, HEIGHT AND WEIGHT
Albertín Aroldis Chapman de la Cruz is a Cuban-born American professional baseball pitcher for Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees. He previously played in MLB for the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs and in the Cuban National Series for Holguín. He was born on February 28, 1988, Holguin, Cuba. He is 31 years old in 2019.
While he may not be the tallest man out there, Aroldis has a very good height and body weight which helps him be the good player he is. In numbers, he stands at 6 feet 4 inches tall and a body weight measuring 212 pounds.
AROLDIS CHAPMAN PERSONAL LIFE
When Chapman deserted, he left behind his father, mother, two sisters, fiancée Raidelmis Mendosa Santiestelas and newborn Ashanty Brianna. Later he would be reunited with them when he had helped them desert; details of how they defected remain confidential. On June 30, 2014, his son, Atticus Gabriel Chapman, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.
In May 2012, it was reported that Chapman was being sued after allegedly serving as’ an informant to Cuban state authorities after a failed defection attempt and helped deliver another man to return to the country’s national baseball team. ‘.
On December 7, 2015, it was reported that he was involved in an alleged domestic violence incident with his girlfriend in Davie, Florida at Chapman’s home on October 30, 2015. A pending exchange with the Los Angeles Dodgers is was suspended as the MLB announced it would investigate the incident as part of its domestic violence policy.
In the incident, he was accused of choking his girlfriend and firing eight gunshots. No charges were filed by police due to inconsistency in his girlfriend’s reports and lack of physical evidence, and her attorney issued a statement denying the allegations.
The trade was canceled and the Reds traded Chapman for the Yankees three weeks later. Although he was not charged, the MLB banned him for 30 games due to ‘Chapman’s use of the firearm and its effects on his partner’, ending May 9, 2016. He was the first player governed by the new rules issued in August 2015, which allow the MLB to ban a player from games without a final ruling.
Chapman became a US citizen in April 2016.
AROLDIS CHAPMAN GIRLFRIEND AND MARRIED, WIFE
Just like most of the pitcher’s life is interesting, no matter how you choose to look at it, his relationship life is no different. He has had a number of relationships in the past.
When he defected permanently from Cuba, Chapman had a girlfriend named Raidelmis Mendosa Santiestelas. Interestingly, he only left three days after Santiestelas gave birth to the couple’s daughter, Ashanti Brianna, who he never got to see before deserting. Although both the mother and baby would later join him in the United States, the relationship later broke off.
After her relationship with Raidelmis Mendosa Santiestelas ended, the next woman Ardolis met was Cristina Barnea. The relationship between the two became known in 2014 and was publicly known as Tina, (as Cristina Barnea is also known) was open about it on social media.
However, in 2015, the relationship seemed to have hit the rocks and the police were invited to the MLB standout home because there was a domestic abuse case against him. According to reports, Tina Barnea found something on Chapman’s phone that she didn’t like and decided to confront it. In retaliation, he said he pressed her against the wall before she ran into the bushes and called the police. The MLB star also made 8 hits; 7 in the wall of his garage and one through the window.
The two would soon sort things out and stay much closer still. While there is no evidence that the two are married, Tina with whom the baseball player shares a daughter, Angelina Chapman, describes herself on social media as a wife and mother.
Chapman also has another son, Atticus Gabriel Chapman who was born to him on June 30, 2014 to an unknown woman.
AROLDIS CHAPMAN TRADE
The pitcher left the Reds in 2015 for the New York Yankees in an exchange that saw him switch teams with Caleb Cotham, Rookie Davis, Eric Jagielo and Tony Renda. In 2016, he signed an annual contract with the team worth over $ 11 million. However, he was forced to miss 30 games following a domestic abuse case against him.
Gleyber Torres, Billy McKinney, Adam Warren and Rashad Crawford would be sent back by the Yankees on another exchange for Chapman by the Chicago Cubs. This wouldn’t last long as the New York Yankees would be back again by the end of 2016 to sign him on a five-year contract worth $ 86 million after he helped the Cubs win the 2016 World Series.
AROLDIS CHAPMAN CUBAN CARRIERA
Chapman joined the Holguín Sabuesos the Cuban National Series League in 2006. In 327 Two / 3 career innings, Chapman has compiled a record of 24-19 wins and losses, a 3. 74 earned run average (ERA) and 365 strikeout. He was mainly used as a starting pitcher, although he played 11 notable games in the 2007 season.
Chapman was part of the Cuban national team at the 2007 Pan American Games and the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
AROLDIS CHAPMAN AMERICAN CAREER
Defection
Dopo un fallito tentativo di disertare nella primavera del 2008, Chapman ha riferito all’Avana di incontrare il dittatore cubano Raúl Castro che gli ha concesso una tregua condizionale, sospendendolo per il resto della stagione della National Series e tenendolo lontano dalla squadra nazionale di Cuba per il Olimpiadi estive 2008, ma che gli hanno permesso di tornare alle National Series e giocare nel WBC nel 2009.
Chapman successfully defected from Cuba while in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, where the Cuban national team was participating in the World Harbor Tournament on July 1, 2009; Chapman walked out the front door of the team hotel and got into a car driven by an acquaintance. Gerardo Concepción defected from the Cuban national team in the same tournament. Chapman eventually established residency in Andorra and petitioned the MLB for free agent status.
Cincinnati Reds
Chapman pitching for the Cincinnati Reds in spring training 2010
On January 10, 2010, Chapman accepted a long-term contract with the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds announced they have signed a six-year contract for Chapman, worth $ 30.25 million according to MLB sources. The Associated Press reported that the bonus amounts to $ 100.25 million, paid annually over 11 years, with an additional bonus if he becomes eligible for wage arbitration in 2012 or 2013.
2010 season
Chapman began the 2010 season assigned to Triple-A Louisville Bats, and made his professional debut with the Louisville Bats Sunday, April 11 in Toledo against the Mud Hens, where he launched 4 Two / 3 innings, giving up one point not earned , while hitting 9. Chapman made 13 starts with Louisville, pitching at a 4. 11 ERA, and set at 2. 40 ERA after the team used him as a rescue pitcher.
Chapman made his Major League debut on August 31, 2010, in the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers; his first shot was timed at 98 mph (158 km / h) as a called strike (which was promptly launched on the bench by catcher Ryan Hanigan , to be rescued). In nine shots he retired from the team. He recorded his first major league win on September 1 after throwing a relief inning against the Brewers. Chapman launched the MLB-recognized fastest shot on September 24, 2010 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. The time was 105.1 mph to Tony Gwynn Jr. in the eighth inning.
In the second NLDS 2010 game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Chapman allowed 3 points (all unearned) due to outfield mistakes. Chapman would have scored his first career defeat after the season and the Reds would have lost the division series to the Phillies in a three-game sweep.
Chapman launched in the bullpen with the Louisville Bats, triple A affiliates of the Reds, in 2011
2011 season
Chapman served exclusively as a rescue pitcher in 2011, appearing in 54 regular season games and finishing the season with a 3. 60 ERA. He also eliminated 71 hitters in just 50. 0 innings of work that season.
2012 season
Chapman was supposed to be introduced as a starter for the 2012 season, but pre-season injuries are approaching
Ryan Madson and medium relievers Bill Bray and Nick Masset led manager Dusty Baker to put Chapman in the setup role. Closer Interim Sean Marshall struggled early in the season and Chapman received the closest role at the end of May. On July 1, 2012, Chapman was nominated for his first All-Star Game. Chapman won the MLB Delivery Man of the Month Award for July 2012, in which he recorded 13 saves without allowing a run in 14 1 / 3 innings while striking 31 batters, more than 60% of the batters he faced. It was the third month of the season in which he didn’t allow a single run. He was also named the August delivery man of the month. Chapman finished the 2012 season with a 1. 51 ERA and 38 saves on 43 occasions, recording 122 strikeouts and 23 entries in 71 Two ⁄ 3 innings.
2013 season
In March 2013, it was announced that Chapman would be the closest for the Cincinnati Reds. It was an All-Star selection for the second consecutive season. He finished the year 2013 with 38 saves, a 4-5 record, 112 strikeouts and a 2. 54 ERA.
2014 season
During a spring training match against the Kansas City Royals on March 19, 2014, Chapman was hit in the head by a line drive from Salvador Pérez. The spring training match between the Reds and the Royals ended at that point with Kansas City leading 8-3. Chapman underwent surgery to repair a skull fracture above his left eye. A metal plate was inserted into his head to stabilize the fracture.
Chapman started the 2014 season on the 15-day disabled list. On April 18, Chapman was cleared to begin throwing batting training sessions. Reds manager Bryan Price said he wasn’t sure when Chapman would launch, but said it likely would be during the team’s 10-game journey that ended on April 27.
It was activated from the disabled list on 10 May. Chapman recorded his 100th save against the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 29, 2014, becoming the eighth fastest pitcher to reach the finish line. In the appearance of 20 shots, Chapman threw 15 fast balls, all in excess of 100 mph. In 54 appearances, Chapman produced 106 strikeouts with 36 saves going 0-3 with an ERA of exactly 2.00.
2015 season
Chapman and the Reds agreed to $ 8 for one year. 05 million contract on February 13, 2015. Chapman was selected for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game. He threw an unscored ninth inning and hit the side on 14 shots, 12 of which were recorded at 100 mph or more .
His fastest pace in 2016 was 103.9 mph, best in MLB. His four-stitched fastball had the fastest average speed of any MLB pitcher throw in 2015, at 100.0 mph. In the 2015 season, Chapman made 65 notable appearances with a 4-4 record, a 1.63 ERA and 33 saves.
New York Yankees
On December 28, 2015, Chapman was traded to the New York Yankees. Cincinnati received four minor league players, including right-handed pitchers Caleb Cotham and Rookie Davis, and interns Eric Jagielo and Tony Render in the exchange. On 11 January 2016, manager Joe Girardi called Chapman the new teammate.
He avoided arbitration on February 12, 2016, by accepting a one-year contract worth $ 11.325 million. Chapman was suspended for the first 30 games of the season due to a violation of the off-season personal conduct policy linked to domestic violence.
He made his first appearance for the Yankees on May 9, 2016 by eliminating 2 and allowing a run as the Yankees won 6–3 over the Kansas City Royals. On July 18 against the Orioles, Chapman pitched 105 mph twice at the top of the ninth inning, averaging 103.2 mph with his fastball.
Chicago Cubs
Chapman’s launch for the Chicago Cubs in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series
On July 25, 2016, the Yankees traded Chapman to the Chicago Cubs for Gleyber Torres , Billy McKinney , Adam Warren and Rashad Crawford. In an interview with ESPN, Chapman said he is thrilled that the Cubs have followed him, especially considering the recent success of Héctor Rondón.
Chapman made his first appearance as a member of the Cubs on July 27, pitching a 1–2–3 ninth and knocking out two hitters in a no-save situation. His fastest pace in 2016 was 105.1mph , best in MLB. His four-stitched fastball had the highest average speed of any MLB pitcher throw in 2016, at 100.9 mph, and his two-stitched fastball had the third highest average speed, at 100.4 mph .
Chapman made three saves in four save opportunities in the 2016 National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants to equalize and set new Division Series records respectively; Wade Davis tied his record in the 2017 National League Division Series, but he did so on each of his opportunities.
Chapman made four appearances during the 2016 National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chapman missed a save opportunity during the first NLCS game. However, the Cubs bounced back and Chapman stayed in the game to earn the winning decision. He pitched during the last two innings in Game 6 to secure the Cubs’ first pennant since 1945.
Chapman’s workload in the 2016 World Series increased with the Cubs being eliminated at the hands of the Cleveland Indians. Under 3-1 in the series, Chapman pitched the seventh, eighth and ninth inning of Game 5, allowing for a single hit and preserving the Cubs’ 3-2 lead.
He was called again in the ninth inning of Game 6, where he conceded a shot and a run to a 9-3 win. Chapman appeared the next day to close Game 7 with a 6–3 lead at the bottom of the eighth inning.
However, he missed the save chance and allowed Cleveland to equalize the game, although Chapman prevented Cleveland from scoring further runs in the ninth inning. The Cubs totaled the winning streak in the 10th inning, making Chapman the game’s winning pitcher and giving him his first World Series title of his career.
New York Yankees (secondo stint)
On December 15, 2016, Chapman signed an $ 86 million five-year contract to return to the Yankees. This was the largest contract given to a rescue pitcher in 2017. On May 14, 2017, Chapman was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to inflammation of the rotator cuff in his left shoulder. Although the MRI did not reveal any damage to the facility, Chapman was excluded for at least two weeks. On June 18, the Yankees activated Chapman from the DL and that afternoon he pitched against the Oakland A’s.
On August 13 Chapman gave up a home run by Rafael Devers of the Boston Red Sox. The pace was timed at 103 mph, making it the fastest shot for a home run in the Statcast era (breaking Di Kurt Suzuki home run off a Chapman 102 mph pace the previous year).
It was also Chapman’s first home run since then given to southpaw hitter Luke Scott of the Baltimore Orioles did so in 2011. Later that month, Chapman would only give up his third home run on a left- hander when Seattle’s Alonso Down there. Mariners hit one of his 101 mph fastballs. His fastest pace of 2017 was 104.3 miles per hour, best in MLB. His four-stitched fastball had the fastest average speed of any other MLB pitcher in 2017, at 99.7 mph.
In 2018, Chapman was elected as the All-Star MLB, representing the American League. On July 13, 2018, Chapman announced that he would be skipping the All Star Game to rest his knee due to tendonitis. On August 22, Chapman was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to left knee tendonitis.
His fastest pace of 2018 was 104.4 miles per hour, second best in MLB for Jordan Hicks only shots . His sinker had the highest average speed of any MLB pitcher’s launch in 2018, at 100.9 mph.
AROLDIS CHAPMAN PITCHING STYLE
Repertoire
With a three-quarter delivery, Chapman currently throws three throws: a four-stitch fastball that averages 99-100mph (159-161km / h), a slider that averages 87-88 miles per hour (140-142 km / h) and an occasional change. Chapman’s fastball averaged 100.3 miles per hour (161.4 km / h) in 2010, but dropped to 98.6 miles per hour (158.7 km / h) in 2011 and 97.8 miles per hour. (157.4 km / h) until August 2012. This more modest speed may be part of an attempt to better control his fastball.
In 2015, Chapman’s fastball averaged 99.98mph (160.90km / h). In the same year, Statcast revealed that Chapman launched the fastest 62 pitches of the season, reaching 103.92 miles per hour (167.24 km / h).
Both courts have an extraordinarily high odor rate of 33% for the fastball and 58% for the slider. These gave Chapman a career strikeout rate for nine innings of 14. 66 as of August 2012, second-all-time Craig Kimbrel and third-highest career shot rate for swinging strikes (16.5 %).
Scout worried about his control issues and lack of a solid third pitch, noting that these issues could affect his ability to be a Major League starter. However, Chapman’s control appears to have improved.
Having delivered 41 walks in 50 innings the previous season, Chapman hit only 23 batters in 2012 71 Two ⁄ 3 innings.
Speed record
According to MLB scouts, Chapman’s fastball reached 105 mph (169 km / h) (during the 2010 minor league season).
The September 24, 2010, against the San Diego Padres, Chapman has been clocked at 105. 1 mph (169. 1 km / h), according to PITCHf / x, which is the fastest pace on record in Major League Baseball. On July 19, 2016, Chapman equaled his previous record of 105.1 mph when he threw a ball at Baltimore J. J. Hardy .
On April 18, 2011, Chapman launched a pitch at Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen that the scoreboard at the Great American Ball Park recorded a speed of 106 mph (170.6 km / h), although Fox Sports Ohio’s broadcast box did so. it indicated at 105 mph (169 km / h) and the PITCHf / x system calculated a release speed of 102.4 mph (164.8 km / h). The disparity between these speeds has been widely discussed and questioned.
Mechanics
Sports Illustrated writer Joe Posnanski Chapman described it thus: “There is no violence in his movement at all; it’s like the anti- Bob Gibson that way. Just a slow start, smooth movement and BLAMMO the ball shoots like the Batmobile coming out of the cave. ‘ A more technical analysis reveals this
- Chapman breaks his hands late, so his arm gets involved late.
- Shift your weight before breaking your hands.
- Chapman lowers himself and creates an incredible thrust in the legs.
- Upon landing, it quickly strengthens the front leg and hip.
- It also strongly flexes the torso forward above the landing knee.
One scout noted that although ‘[t] here there are no obvious flaws in Chapman’s delivery … Chapman has to coordinate many moving parts, ”which could limit his consistency. Chapman’s extreme throwing speed can also pose a risk of injury to his throwing arm over time.
NET WORTH OF AROLDIS CHAPMAN
Aroldis Chapman’s estimated net worth, salary, income, cars, lifestyles and many other details have been updated below. Let’s check, how rich is Aroldis Chapman in 2018?
According to Wikipedia, Forbes and various online resources, Aroldis Chapman’s estimated net worth is $ 27 million. You can check the net worth, salary and much more from previous years from below.
| Net value estimated in 2019 | $ 27 million |
| Net equity of the previous year (2018) | $ 27 million |
| Annual salary | Under review. |
| Source of income | Primary source of income Baseball player. |
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